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D4 GRU

2008 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,914 mi
Last recorded34,914 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider49,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 GRU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 34,914 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 34,458 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 32,609 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 31,783 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 30,611 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 29,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 28,109 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 26,814 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 25,183 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 23,753 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 22,255 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 20,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 17,356 miles

pitting on n/s and o/s front brake discs inner face.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 13,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight pitting n/s and o/s front brake discs inner face.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 9,914 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,906
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
8,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,433
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,048
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,697
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,135
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D4 GRU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 49,539 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D4 GRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was D4 GRU registered?

D4 GRU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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